Episodes

  • There Is No Episode Today Because I Am Sick | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 16

    There Is No Episode Today Because I Am Sick | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 16
    Apr 12 2026

    What does sick brain do? Not much.


    In this episode we explore:

    Being delirious.


    🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳


    A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!

    💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com

    💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.com


    Follow along on:

    ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter

    ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb

    🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/


    ⏩ Chapters ⏩

    00:00 BLARGH

    00:11 No Podcast Today

    02:07 Stolen Outro: Fremulon


    🎬 Credits 🎬

    Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the Copywriter

    Music by DELOSound


    💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬

    Nyquil.
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    3 mins
  • Surviving and Thriving on LinkedIn (w/ Eli Sundelson of Big Brow Creative) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 15

    Surviving and Thriving on LinkedIn (w/ Eli Sundelson of Big Brow Creative) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 15
    Apr 5 2026
    Amy and Eli Sundelson of Big Brow Creative explore strange world of LinkedIn. From wild posts and AI pitches to “LinkedIn voice” and trolls. Plus: why bold branding attracts the right people (and repels the rest) and a chaotic LinkedIn Battle Royale.Guest: Eli Sundelson of Big Brow Creative, 🤨 have fun with words here: 🌐 Website: https://www.bigbrowcreative.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisundelson/In this episode we explore:The winding road to copywriting including telemarketing and being a jazz organist. 🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Clip00:32 Intro00:38 Welcome Eli of Big Brow Creative01:13 Brand Names That Get a Reaction06:24 Uno Reverse Awesome Question07:52 Telemarketing Stories12:53 Movie: Sorry to Bother You14:20 Shortest Job16:24 Speed Round16:32 1. A Book You've Read More Than Once20:05 2. The Last Movie You Saw (The Testament of Ann Lee & One Battle After Another)22:34 3. Favorite Kind of Person24:45 4. How Many Burritos is Too Many?25:25 Sponsor: Flu Shot26:07 5. Jazz Organist?27:45 Musical Interlude34:12 LinkedIn Battle Royale34:48 Life is Sales36:11 LinkedIn Premium37:17 Troll Category38:45 LinkedIn Voice40:46 Trolls in the Wild41:31 LinkedIn Lunatics Reddit44:14 Ai Pitches44:40 Why So Serious?45:12 AI Pitch Combat49:29 Number Go Up51:23 Profile Pics53:30 Semifinals54:09 The Champion54:43 What's Working for Eli57:36 Links to More Eli & Jazz01:00:00 Stolen Outro: Perfect Person Podcast🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Columbia House Movie Subscriptions: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/1cewn5w/i_built_my_old_cd_and_dvd_collections_through_bmg/Columbia House Movie Stickers: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/ms6p8o/columbia_house_movie_club_stamps_6_vhs_for_only_6/Sorry to Bother You (Boots Riley): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5688932/Armada and Ready Player One (Ernest Cline): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/130867/ernest-cline/Ready Player One (movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677720/The Testament of Ann Lee: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34819091/Bugonia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12300742/Hammond Organ (Jim Huss, Keyboard Exchange International): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5CmAWPEXbsLinkedIn Lunatics: https://www.reddit.com/r/LinkedInLunatics/The Book Corner (Used Books): https://www.instagram.com/fallsbookcorner/#WordsAboutStuffPodcast #AmyTheCopywriter #EliSundelson #BigBrowCreative #LinkedIn
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Building the Perfect Star Trek Crew (w/ Thom Reese, Author and Book Coach) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 14

    Building the Perfect Star Trek Crew (w/ Thom Reese, Author and Book Coach) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 14
    Mar 29 2026
    Boldly go into the hopeful world of Star Trek: IDIC (infinite diversity in infinite combinations), fandom debates, and what makes the series endure. Plus, we build Thom’s ultimate crew across every series. Does your dream crew stack up?Guest: Thom Reese the author and book coach 📖 write or read more here: 📬 Email for Book Coaching: BookGuyThom@gmail.com🌐 Website: https://speakingvolumes.us/Thom: https://speakingvolumes.mybigcommerce.com/thom-reese/📚 Buy Books: https://speakingvolumes.mybigcommerce.com/search.php?search_query=thom+reese🟦 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thom.reese.7🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Clip00:23 Intro00:29 Welcome Author Thom Reese03:12 What Makes Thom Awesome Today04:00 Rereading Your Own Work05:27 When is a Piece of Writing "Done"?07:39 Creative Imposter Syndrome (Who Needs More?)10:49 Speed Round11:06 1. Go-to Coffee Order12:08 2. Most Nostalgic Song13:14 Musical Interlude: 39 by Queen15:01 3. Book or Movie16:39 4. Hot Take18:17 5. Most Treasured Possession19:41 Sponsor: Leave a Review22:01 Star Trek!25:05 Thom's Favorite Series28:11 First Star Trek Memory29:38 Least Favorite Series30:41 What Makes a Great Series31:37 The Lucille Ball Connection32:41 Thom's Trek: Choose a Ship35:29 Special Effects Then & Now36:57 Short Treks37:45 Fandom Quibbles & IDIC39:25 Star Trek Through the Years44:25 Starfleet Academy (Spoiler)45:31 Discovery (Spoiler)46:09 Pick a Captain47:29 Choose a Number One48:13 The Best Bartender49:52 Doctor: Who?52:19 Hire Your Chief Engineer53:39 Random Overpowered Character54:45 Chief of Security Selection55:31 Who's Your Villain?56:25 Thom's Trek Reveal56:57 Forgotten Communications Officer58:23 Fun Facts: Rainn Wilson & Two Rikers01:00:30 What's Working? (Tips for Authors)01:02:47 Links to Be More Trekkie01:03:51 Links to Thom's Books01:04:35 Stolen Outro: The Truman Show🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Big Bang Theory (Anonymaish): https://www.reddit.com/r/bigbangtheory/comments/460uv5/can_we_take_a_moment_to_appreciate_the_reference/IDIC Art (Nick McLean): https://www.facebook.com/groups/startrekwholesomeposting/posts/7572884939416070/I'm a Doctor, not a... (LotCRules): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bgpbCRKKe0#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #ThomReeseAuthor #StarTrek #ThomReeseBookCoach
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • New ways to tell iconic comic stories: Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman & Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. (Part 2 of 2 w/ Ricardo of RAD Studio) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 13

    New ways to tell iconic comic stories: Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman & Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. (Part 2 of 2 w/ Ricardo of RAD Studio) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 13
    Mar 22 2026
    If you missed part 1, listen or watch here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6tgdmAz1qEvnsRl0f5rEPP?si=HrnE32bxTqeNzn-MxCf5SgYouTube: https://youtu.be/OJsFKGEcR8MIn part 2 Ricardo of RAD Studio dives into comic books — how characters like Batman, Superman, and Supergirl have evolved. What makes them relatable today?Plus some throwback moments like Batman Adam West's shark repellent and live-action Superman's animated flying.Guest: Ricardo of RAD Studio 🎨 get more art: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radstudio_/🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@radstudio_🌐 Website: https://radstudioart.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radstudio/In this episode we explore:How decades of art and writing combine to tell stories we still care about. Excelsior!🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help.💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter 🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩0:00 Intro Clip00:37 Welcome to Ricardo of RAD Studio Part 200:59 Mention of Absolute Batman, Superman01:26 Main Topic: Comic Books01:41 Absolute Superman05:08 Live Action Superman06:16 The Logo Isn't an S for Superman11:31 Absolute Batman16:18 Erstwhile Multiverse17:32 Comic Writers: Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman) & Greg Pak (Planet Hulk)18:11 Comic Artists: Todd McFarlane (Spiderman)20:31 Batman Costumes Through the Years21:49 Batman, Guns & Sharks (Adam West)23:47 No Killing Code24:46 Batman Arkham Games: NPC Injuries25:54 Sponsor: Workers' Rights31:16   Spiderman Game No Killing Shenanigans32:40 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow36:07 Spoilers for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (Comic & 2026 Movie?)36:41 Spoilers End37:54 Versions of Superwomen41:12 Getting Confused About Game Shows42:24 What's Working for Rick43:02 For More Comics and Ricardo's Art44:10 Stolen Outro: Stan Lee🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned 💬Every Live Action Superman Suit (Reaper_64): https://www.reddit.com/r/DC_Cinematic/comments/1clyvox/every_live_action_superman_suit_which_is_your/Superman's Suit Through the Ages (supermanfan122508): https://www.reddit.com/r/superman/comments/1pu64n/supermans_suit_through_the_ages/Animated Superman (HistoryPhotographed): https://www.facebook.com/reel/789661310785761Lara Lor-Van El (Superman's Mom): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_(character)Updated Batman Through the Years (UsedStratetgy9): https://www.reddit.com/r/batman/comments/1g9b10s/batman_through_the_years/Batman Shark Week (Robert Griffith): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-paXZvuKgi4Fonzie Jumps Shark (Wake Ski 100): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs9M1m-dpgMBadass Fear & Finishing Takedowns - BATMAN Arkham Knight (Gamer4Sight): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq6c-BBNOn4Workers' Rights (US Dept of Labor): https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/workersHow to File a Complaint (US Dept of Labor): https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaintsRights in the workplace (Canada): https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/rights-workplace.htmlFile a workplace health and safety complaint (Ontario, CA): https://forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca/en/dataset/016-2026Remembering Child Labor in West Virginia (LaBarbara): https://news.lib.wvu.edu/2018/09/05/before-the-holiday-remembering-child-labor-in-west-virginia/What happens if you push an enemy off the roof... (RetrogaminggYTB): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wguMr_-v8lwFamily Feud contestant had to take herpes tests when Richard Dawson was host, according to book (Entertainment Weekly): https://ew.com/family-feud-contestants-herpes-tests-richard-dawson-book-8407680#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #WorkersRights #TakeYourBreaks #RADStudio #RADStudioArt #ComicArtist
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    44 mins
  • Comics, Kids' Books that Stick with You & Pick-A-Door-Probability (Part 1 of 2 w/ Ricardo from RAD Studio) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 12

    Comics, Kids' Books that Stick with You & Pick-A-Door-Probability (Part 1 of 2 w/ Ricardo from RAD Studio) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 12
    Mar 15 2026
    Can we beat the odds in a 3 door guessing game? Which rule-breaking kids' books stick with you? Explore banned books and more this episode. Will we ever get to Ricardo's 3 current favorite comics? Find out next week in part 2. Same bat time, same bat channel.Guest: Ricardo of RAD Studio 💪 his art alter-ego wears glasses: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radstudio_/🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.com/@radstudio_🌐 Website: https://radstudioart.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radstudio/🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro Clip00:22 Welcome Rick of RAD Studio 01:10 What Makes Us Awesome Today04:19 Graphic Novel: Dog Man & Cat Kid by Dav Pilkey06:14 I Want to be in a Scary Story by Sean Taylor06:36 Mention of Absolute Batman, Superman (move?)06:38 Speed Round: 1. One Food Every Day08:00 The Great Talk-Over Debate: Letterkenny or Shoresy09:08 2. Favorite Children's Book: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka10:41 Scholastic Book Fair12:45 Of Monsters and Men: Little Talks (Art)14:17 3. Kitchen Appliance16:07 4. First Job: Key Food & Petland19:29 Worker's Rights20:15 5. Lucky Number21:21 Sponsor: Banned Books27:37 Comic Origin Story35:23 Where I Confuse Game Shows37:25 We Play 3 Doors Let's Make a Deal41:10 The Monty Hall Problem (Probability)44:48 Follow Along: Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel45:10 Stolen Outro: Sad Boyz Podcast🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Dog Man (Dav Pilkey): https://pilkey.com/series/dog-manCat Kid Comic Club (Dav Pilkey): https://pilkey.com/series/cat-kid-comic-clubI Want to Be in a Scary Story (Sean Taylor | Illustrations by Jean Jullien): https://www.seantaylorstories.com/books/i-want-to-be-in-a-scary-story/The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Jon Scieszka | Illustrations by Lane Smith): https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Jon+ScieszkaOf Monsters and Men: Little Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghb6eDopW8INazi Book Burnings: https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/book-burningUnite Against Banned Books: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/American Library Association (ALA) Banned Books Lists: https://www.ala.org/bbooks15 Frequently Challenged and Banned Books in Canada (Penguin): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/campaign/721/15-frequently-banned-challenged-booksCensorship by the Numbers: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/censorship-numbersThe Monty Hall Problem Explained (AsapSCIENCE): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vRUxbzJZ9YPrincess Bride Poison Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE2qa96pq8ISad Boyz Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SadBoyzPod#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #BannedBooks #ReadMore #KidsBooks #RADStudio #RADStudioArt
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    46 mins
  • Are You Being Manipulated? *The More You Know* Ads & AI Edition | Words About Stuff | Ep. 11

    Are You Being Manipulated? *The More You Know* Ads & AI Edition | Words About Stuff | Ep. 11
    Mar 8 2026
    Learn how commercials “work” and how to avoid getting sucked in. Plus watch me struggle with the ethics of advertising and AI.For more philosophy of marketing ✨ float over here: Newsletter sign up: https://wordsaboutstuff.net/unBlog: https://wordsaboutstuff.net/unblog/unBlog What's Wrong with Sarah McLachlan: https://wordsaboutstuff.net/whats-wrong-with-sarah-mclachlan/Art from the unBlogs by RADStudio: https://radstudioart.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/radstudio_/Yoga with Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/@yogawithadrieneIn this episode we explore:Nostalgic commercials, how bad we are at spotting a fake, and tactics designed to take your money.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro01:59 Disclaimer: It's Easier to Critique than to Create03:09 unBlog03:50 Speed Round04:03 1. "Can't Watch" Ads04:18 2. Quotable Ads04:37 3. Tearjerker Ads04:42 4. Appeal to Identity (*Your* Brand) Ads04:59 5. Human vs AI-Made Ads05:15 1. Can't Watch: Sarah McLachlin SPCA06:35 Pain Points07:56 Rivers are Life: Hope08:35 Kiva: Empowerment11:02 2. Quotable Ads: Bud-Weis-Er Frog Repetition12:37 Budweiser Wassup: Aspirational14:30 Verizon's Co-opting Can You Hear Me Now15:56 3. Ads that Make You Cry: Google's Year in Search17:41 Ask Jeeves18:01 Bing18:21 Your Story: User Generated, Corporate Curated19:35 4. Identity Advertising19:49 Mac vs PC23:07 5. Manipulated/Manipulating Ads23:27 Canadian Tariffs Billboard for the US: Real?26:23 Nerding Out About Persuasion (Content vs Copy)27:40 Solving a Marketing Puzzle29:28 Heaven or Hell Billboards29:43 Sponsor: Do Not Disturb30:44 Back to Hell?32:19 Can You Feel It? (Intent)34:37 5. Can You Tell if it's AI? (Stock Images)37:36 How I Got Banned from Quora38:03 Keep Guessing38:52 The Ease of AI39:56 Can You Spot Video AI?42:22 Hypothesis: You Can't Know44:46 Kalshi Ad: Betting On AI?47:08 The Bad48:42 The Good50:39 The Ugly54:16 The Opposite of a Standing Ovation55:59 The Secret Ingredient is People56:56 What's Working Though?01:00:13 Stolen Outro: Yoga with Adriene🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Sarah McLachlan SPCA Ad (ragefc): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gspElv1yvc&t=1s"Bud" "Weis" "Er" 1995 Superbowl Commercial (superbowladman): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkavReH4LE0Budweiser "Wassup" 1999 Commercial (simongir): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJmqCKtJnxMVerizon "Can You Hear Me Now?" 2002 Commercial (Play Pause Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo0xsZCRp4g2020 Year in Search Commercial (Google): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rokGy0huYEAMac vs PC 2006+ Commercial (Angus Lo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eEG5LVXdKoTariffs are a Tax Billboards (CBC): https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/billboard-tariffs-canada-1.7496882Are You Going to Heaven or Hell Billboard (Springfield News-Leader): https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2017/08/22/reader-unsure-if-she-wants-know-answer-billboards-eternal-question-heaven-hell/589925001/Can you spot real content versus AI-manipulated fake? (InvestigateTV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySl0BmLKUpwPhotoshop Expert ImMadSal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immadsal/Kalshi Commercial 2026 (PJ Ace): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzXFURkcCt4#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuff #unBlog
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Collecting moments and memories (Part 2 of 2 w/ Phil Smith: Human IMDB) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 10

    Collecting moments and memories (Part 2 of 2 w/ Phil Smith: Human IMDB) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 10
    Mar 1 2026
    From making someone's year to grumpy celebrity interactions — the highs and lows of celebrity meet and greets. Plus, some physical media philosophy and nostalgia.Guest: Phil Smith: Human IMDB ✨ collect him here: 🟥 YouTube (Phil's Phlicks): https://www.youtube.com/@MrFlix1983🟥 YouTube (Dudes on Cinema | Earnest vs Madea): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3AKPMFlMTs&list=PLjBcN4o8C0YcTDq0vPghLGeaYvf7ODd5j🟢 Spotify (Dudes on Cinema | Earnest vs Madea): https://open.spotify.com/episode/20DHq0POCU9B2YR2zx14nW🟢 Spotify (Dudes on Cinema | Nuclear Disaster w/ Phil and Josh): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ltXCHCNXbqecceq3er7iR🟢 Spotify (Dudes on Cinema | Blood Simple Macguffin): https://open.spotify.com/episode/71X0pNb05Ix8gCrp4YhJizIn this episode we explore:A Canadian moment where the medium is the message. How the Disney vault works. And my theory still holds: Your all-time favorite movie IS NOT one you saw a trailer for and decided to watch.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro Clip00:13 Welcome to Part 200:34 How Do Celebrity Meet & Greets Work?04:07 Meet & Greets for 400: Who Has Phil Met?04:18 Denise Nickerson (Violet from Willy Wonka)07:59 Dustin Diamond (Screech from Saved By the Bell)09:24 Hal Linden & Max Gail (Barney Miller)10:29 Phil Morris (Seinfeld)11:20 VIP at the Hollywood Show11:57 Police Academy12:55 Cristopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)14:34 Teri Garr & Cloris Leachman (Young Frankenstein)16:32 George Wendt (Cheers)17:06 Henry Winkler (Happy Days & Barry)19:17 600 Clout Points: What Do You Get Out of a Meet & Greet? 20:48 Alanna Ubach (Coco, Meet the Fockers, Always Sunny)22:57 Grumpy Gus23:59 Sponsor: Therapy25:16 Convention Drama26:18 Immortalized: Lou Cutell (The Assman & Amazing Larry)30:15 Daily Double32:01 How Phil Found His Favorite Movie33:53 What is Physical Media for 20035:53 The Medium is the Message (Prof McLuhan)38:49 Phil's Collection for 40044:35 Limited Release Marketing (Disney Vault)47:05 Final Not Jeopardy49:32 Links to More50:14 Stolen Outro: Psychology in Seattle🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Psychology in Seattle: https://www.youtube.com/@PsychologyInSeattleMarshall McLuhan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_McLuhanCanadian Heritage Minutes: Marshall McLuhan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNKpK_InQHQ#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #PhilSmithHumanIMDB
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    51 mins
  • Old vs New Media from Needle Vision to Streaming (Part 1 of 2 w/ Phil Smith: Human IMDB) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 9

    Old vs New Media from Needle Vision to Streaming (Part 1 of 2 w/ Phil Smith: Human IMDB) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 9
    Feb 22 2026

    Which is better: VHS or streaming? Come hang out while we talk old versus new media technology, trivia, and Pickles the Dog.


    Guest Phil the Human IMDB, ✨ get quotable here:

    🍿 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mrflix1983/

    🎧 Phil's Audio Drama Episode: https://speakingvolumes.mybigcommerce.com/the-death-further-adventures-of-benjamin-brick-by-thom-reese-mp3-audio-theater/

    🐶📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickles_p_smith


    In this episode we explore:

    DVD collections, imaginary friends & NOT Jeopardy.


    🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳


    A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!

    💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com

    💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.com


    Follow along on:

    ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter

    ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb

    🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/


    ⏩ Chapters ⏩

    00:20 Welcome Phil Smith the Human IMDB

    02:46 Trivia

    05:29 WAS (wuz or WAHZ)

    07:11 The Speed Round

    07:18 Jumping In

    09:10 Gremlins

    10:47 3 Desert Island Movies

    13:44 Imaginary Friends

    15:56 Karaoke

    19:02 Living in a TV Show

    20:46 Lucky!

    23:41 Not Jeopardy

    24:29 Define Old for 200

    29:13 Pros and Cons of Old vs New Tech

    31:19 The Smell of Media

    39:19 Sponsor: Consumer Power

    42:05 Commercials Rant

    53:38 I Made the Game

    53:56 What's Working for Phil

    54:47 Links to Pickles, Audio Drama & Letterboxd

    55:25 Stolen Outro: M*A*S*H


    🎬 Credits 🎬

    Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the Copywriter

    Music by DELOSound


    #AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #PhilSmithHumanIMDB
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    56 mins